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Rex E. Fullerton

Rex E. Fullerton, 86, of Green Bay, passed away Thursday, July 24.

Born in 1927, in Unionville, Ia., to Don and Myrtle Fullerton, he served in the United States Army in 1948 and was discharged as Sergeant First Class in 1952. He then moved to Green Bay from Milwaukee and married Eleanor Stepien on June 25, 1955 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Walsh. He worked in printing and for the last 16 years, prior to his retirement, at Mary Morgan, Inc. After retirement, he worked at Oneida Casino for four years.

He enjoyed playing his steel guitar, teaching music, playing in several local bands and playing music at home, but golfing was his most relaxing hobby.

He is survived by his wife, Eleanor; a sister, Mary Teteak, Crivitz; two brothers, Jack (Julie) Fullerton, Lena and Art Fullerton, Orangeville, Ill.; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Fullerton, Crivitz; many nieces; nephews; other relatives and friends. He had a special place in his heart for his sister-in-law, Jean and her three sons, Brian, Brad, and Tom.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Max, Merle, Dean, John, Maynard and Ray; a sister, Dorla Stocker and a sister-in-law, Joyce Fullerton.

Friends called at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church from 2 p.m. until time of a Memorial Mass at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29. Rev. Paul Demuth officiated with burial in Allouez Catholic Cemetery. Blaney Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his name.